The Lord's Prayer

Sunday (July 28) we got to read or hear the account of Jesus' disciples asking him to help them pray. From that conversation, we receive both the Lord's Prayer and several parables to help us understand the nature of prayer. In my sermon, I focus on the Lord's Prayer as the framework upon which our lives are hung.

I've not been happy with the audio quality of past video sermons, so this is an audio file of the sermon preached at Trinity (Jeffers). Let me know what you think.

I hope you find these thoughts and comments helpful and/or useful.

https://soundcloud.com/kfaxberg/sr001f-the-lords-prayer-proper

Peace!

Catching Up

I have fallen behind, so here are links to my past two sermons, both preached (praught?) and recorded at Trinity (Jeffers, MT).

From Proper 6 (June 16 - Father's Day) Sermon starts at 5:25 mark:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10yfat_proper-6c-experience-is-not-enough_lifestyle

From Proper 7 (June 23) Sermon starts at the 4:40 mark:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x116xu2_proper-7c-do-not-torment-me_lifestyle#.UciLOPn2bfc

Survive or Thrive

Why is it that Zebras and other creatures of the wild don't get ulcers? It is because they live in the moment. They don't regret the past, nor do they lose sleep over the future. Only we human beings experience chronic anxiety and diseases related to the erosion of soul caused by the emotional stressors of life. How can we break free from the corrosive effects of anxiety? This morning I looked for some hints in the story of Elijah and the widow of Zeraphath in the day's first lessons.

This sermon was preached at Trinity (Jeffers, MT) this morning (June 9, 2013) and is based upon the readings for Year C, Proper 5.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10qlx8_survive-or-thrive_lifestyle#.UbUO1_n2bfc

Faith of the Roman Soldier

Jesus helps a Roman soldier, whose slave is critically ill. The Centurion does not approach Jesus directly, but through intermediaries. The soldier responds to Jesus with deep humility --- "I am not worthy," he says. But God hears his prayer, and his servant is healed. Listen carefully as the story unfolds (based upon Luke 7:1-10).

www.dailymotion.com/video/x10hori_proper-4c-faith-of-the-roman-officer_lifestyle#.UauvnkD2bfc

Trinity Sunday

The Trinity is a mystery, but it isn't that complicated. It is the tale of a God whose love is made manifest in the art of the dance.  See more here:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x108dh8_trinity-sunday-2013_lifestyle#.UaJv47X2bfc

Pentecost

Today was the Feast of Pentecost, also known as the Birthday of the Church. 92% of Americans claim to believe in God, but only 10% will be found attending church on any given Sunday. Why is that? What good is church? I devoted a little time exploring those questions and more. You can find the whole sermon video recorded at Trinity Episcopal Church in Jeffers, MT. The sermon starts around 3-4 minutes in.

http://www.dailymotion.com/user/KeithAxberg/1#video=x1019e6

Pondering Mother's Day

Today, I shared a little bit about my two mothers - my bio mother and my step-mother, and how they affected my life, ministry, and the way I understand and talk about God. From that, I transitioned to the lesson from the Gospel of John (17:20-26) and the glory of God which was given by God the Father to Jesus, and from Jesus to his disciples and on to us.

You may find the sermon here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xzt9ky_mothers-day-2013_lifestyle#.UZADlbXU_fc